Celebrate Go Fishing Day in Style! Reel in the Relaxation
For many people, fishing isn’t about reeling in the perfect catch. It’s about kicking back (often with a cold one) and relaxing out on the lake, river, or sea. If you catch a few fish, great! If not, you can try again tomorrow. Thursday, June 18, 2020, is Go Fishing Day, and Father’s Day is just three days later on Sunday, June 21, 2020. For some people, these days represent the perfect long weekend — fishing with Dad, “shooting the breeze,” and maybe reeling in a few big ones. In many ways, angling reminds us to take it slow. This classic pastime has many fans. Whether you’re in the back of a boat, on a dock, or wading in the water, fishing brings us closer to nature as we enjoy this activity which is deeply rooted in tradition. It’s also a great time to spend with family. Pack a cooler full of your preferred snacks and beverages and hit your favorite fishing spot. That’s the making of the perfect day.
Of course, as a reminder that we live in a regulated society, don’t forget your license! In Florida, you need to buy a fishing license before you head out, and you can do so online from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission at MyFWC.com. They have several different types of licenses, including:
• Free saltwater fishing is allowed the first Saturday and Sunday in June (June 6–7, 2020). • Free freshwater fishing is allowed the second Saturday and Sunday in June (June 13–14, 2020). This summer, even if you’re not big into fishing, why not take a few days to just kick back on the water with some fishing poles? Maybe you’ll catch something, maybe you won’t, but maybe you’ll reconnect with nature and rediscover what it means to relax and take things slow.
• Saltwater fishing license • Saltwater Shoreline-Only fishing license • Freshwater fishing license • Gold Sportsman License (includes saltwater and freshwater fishing, as well as hunting) • Youth licenses For those who only want to fish once or twice a year, every state has free fishing days, and Florida is no exception. Florida has several free fishing days, including several days in June:
FEELING RENEWED AT ANY AGE
Adopt a new activity. As you get older, it’s not uncommon to drift further from the lifestyle you had in your 20s and 30s. Things have settled down, and you know a bit more about who you are, what you enjoy, and what you’re capable of. With this better understanding, you can make choices more aligned with your true interests and personality. Think about getting involved with a new activity you may have always wanted to try but never had the chance, like yoga or even a video game. Trying out new things keeps your brain active. You may even discover a new favorite activity along the way! Pay attention to mental health. Although more years provide more experience and knowledge, sometimes
they also come with heavy baggage. The loss of a loved one, trauma, and other struggles can impact your life in later years. This is why it’s good to practice mindfulness. Take some time to focus on the present. Go for a walk and listen to the world around you, feel the fresh air against your skin, fill your lungs, and take in everything you can see. Meditation is also a good way to spend a few minutes to focus on your body in the moment and the things in life that make you happy. Practices like these can help you feel lighter, both physically and emotionally. Growing older doesn’t mean you can’t feel renewed and positive. This isn’t just an impossible idea — it’s a reality.
If the mercurial spring weather has prevented you from getting out as much as you would have liked these past few months, you might be feeling a bit of cabin fever about now. Luckily, you can still introduce positive changes t your life that help you feel healthier and younger. Here are two ways to awaken your body and mind.
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